Costa Rica

$98+ Cheap flights from Costa Rica

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SJO — JFK
Apr 12 — Apr 191
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What to know about flights from Costa Rica

Discover essential information about flights departing from Costa Rica, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Costa Rica airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated March 13, 2026.

Good round-trip deal

$104 or less

Good one-way deal

$82 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Costa Rica. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 13, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris
Tue 5/121:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris
Deal found 3/12$142
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/317:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 8/41:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/9$151
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/187:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 7/241:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/8$163
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/77:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 5/121:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/12$170
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/47:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris Costa Rica
Tue 5/121:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/12$178
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/137:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 8/191:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/10$179
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris
Tue 8/251:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris
Deal found 3/8$181
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Wed 8/267:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris Costa Rica
Wed 9/21:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/9$182
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/287:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 7/311:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/8$183
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Fri 5/297:45 pm
SJO
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PTY
1 stop5h 10m
Avianca
Sat 5/3010:10 am
PTY
-
SJO
1 stop6h 15m
Avianca
Deal found 3/8$192
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Sat 4/410:06 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 25m
Frontier
Sat 4/117:35 am
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 3/12$192
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/317:00 am
SJO
-
MCO
Nonstop3h 22m
Volaris Costa Rica
Fri 8/71:55 pm
MCO
-
SJO
Nonstop3h 23m
Volaris Costa Rica
Deal found 3/9$193

Find flights from Costa Rica within your budget

 
Find flights departing from Costa Rica that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on March 13, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/5

4:09 am-6:33 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Mon 4/13

1:27 pm-1:52 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$226
Quickest round-trip

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 4/5

8:46 am-11:10 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Thu 4/9

6:46 am-7:08 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$226

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Thu 4/9

5:46 am-8:10 am

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Wed 4/15

8:40 am-9:05 am

Nonstop1h 25m

$226

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 4/7

10:04 am-12:28 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 4/10

6:46 am-7:08 am

Nonstop1h 22m

$226

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 6/22

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Thu 7/2

6:50 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$231

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 4/13

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sat 4/18

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$237

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 9/4

6:17 pm-8:42 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sun 9/13

7:55 am-8:19 am

Nonstop1h 24m

$237

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 6/13

6:19 pm-8:42 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Sat 6/20

8:40 am-9:06 am

Nonstop1h 26m

$237

San JoséMexico City

SJO - MEX

SJOMEX

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-10:00 am

Nonstop3h 00m

Mexico City Benito Juarez

Sun 5/3

6:55 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$239

San JoséPanama City

SJO - PTY

SJOPTY

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Mon 7/6

6:17 pm-8:42 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Panama City Tocumen Intl

Fri 7/10

12:04 pm-4:52 pm

1 stop5h 48m

$242

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Best time to book a flight from Costa Rica

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Travel insights for flights from Costa Rica

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Costa Rica including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Costa Rica?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Costa Rica (average of $160). Flying from Costa Rica in March will prove the most costly (average of $251). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Costa Rica?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Costa Rica to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on January 17, 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Costa Rica would be wise to consider leaving during Friday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Thursday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from Costa Rica

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Costa Rica. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Costa Rica travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on March 13, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Costa Rica, such as Delta,Copa Airlines, andJetBlue. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Costa Rica. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated March 13, 2026.
  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Costa Rica?

    San José Juan Santamaria Intl airport offers the cheapest routes to Guatemala City, from $134; whereas Liberia airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to New York, from $349. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Costa Rica?

    September is currently the cheapest month to fly from Costa Rica. At this moment in time March is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Costa Rica?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Costa Rica to embark to:
    Fly from San José to Guatemala City from $134 round trip
    Fly from San José to Medellín from $149 round trip
    Fly from San José to Cancún from $158 round trip
    Fly from San José to San Salvador from $167 round trip
    Fly from San José to Orlando from $178 round trip

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